Grand Rapids Informed: Shrine of Our Lady War Dead Memorial

Today, we are taking a tour of the Shrine of Our Lady War Dead Memorial Historical Marker.

The inscription reads: 

Shrine Of Our Lady War Dead Memorial

Planned, Funded, and Erected By Aquinas College Students, 1948 through 1953.

In Memory Of Stephen Paul Hansknecht, Class of 1983, Presented by His Family.

This memorial is located at the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel on the Aquinas College campus and is located directly across from and facing Holmdene Manor. The Chapel is built at the intersection of Wege Way and Elderberry Lane.

Aquinas College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This college evolved from Catholic Junior College in 1940.

Grand Rapids is home to many great colleges and universities, including Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, Kuyper College, Grand Rapids Community College, Davenport University, Grace Christian University, and Compass College of Film & Media.

Thank you for joining us for today's tour of the Shrine Of Our Lady War Dead Memorial.